First Aid Training Courses

by | Apr 18, 2020 | First Aid Training Courses

First Aid Training Courses

AKS Training Northampton deliver Qualsafe-accredited first aid training courses, meeting national industry standards.

 

First Aid Training

Our First Aid Training courses will give you the skills and information you need to help with situations at work or when out and about in general.

We have a basic First Aid at Work Training Course, and an Emergency First Aid at Work Course which will help you deal with emergency situations while waiting for medical professionals to arrive. We have training courses for both adult patients and also First Aid Courses to help assist where paediatric first aid help is required.

The AED training course is designed to help you become proficient in operating defibrillators safely and legally, and the Mental Health Awareness Training Course is backed by Mental Health First Aid England, and is aimed at ways we can help people to talk freely about mental health issues.

Our First Aid Training courses are available either on-site at our course training premises in Northampton, or off-site at your place of work/premises.

 

First Aid Training Certification

When you have successfully completed any of our first aid training courses, you will receive a two-year first aid certification and access to refresher courses to enable you to maintain your first aid training skills.

 

First Aid Training Refresher Course

If you have attended a first aid training course in the past, you can participate in a shorter version of the training courses designed specifically to refresh your first aid skills and to test your first aid knowledge.

For more information about our First Aid Training Courses please call to speak to one of our advisers on 01604 247800 or email . You can also complete our training courses enquiry form.

Defibrillator & CPR First Aid Training Course

Course Location: Onsite or offsite
AKS Info: Can be combined with Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course
We provide Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training. This is suitable for candidates working in any sector. The training gets candidates proficient operating defibrillators safely and legally.

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Mental Health Awareness Training

Aimed at managers and persons with well-being and pastoral support responsibilities. By the end of the workshop, delegates will be qualified as mental health first aiders.

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First Aid At Work Course

Duration: 2 Days
Group Size: 12 (Maximum)
Course Location: Onsite or offsite

This workplace first aid course is designed to equip first aiders with the skills to undertake first aid if someone becomes ill or injured in the workplace.

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Emergency First Aid at Work Course

Duration: 6 Hours
Group Size: 12 (Maximum)
Course Location: Onsite or offsite

This course is designed to equip first aiders with skills to confidently undertake emergency first aid, if someone becomes ill or injured at work. This Emergency First Aid at Work Course covers all aspects of first aid in an emergency situation.

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Construction Training Courses

by | Mar 26, 2020 | Construction Training Courses

Construction Training Courses

We provide a variety of NPORS accredited courses, compliant with HSE.

Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

For anyone wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) Green Card to work on a UK construction site.

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Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations (Construction)

SQA Qualification Code: GD40 60
Regulated Qualification Code: 600/2838/5

The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner’s occupational competence as a construction operative. As a knowledge programme, it will provide, on completion, the underpinning knowledge needed to meet the nationally recognised standard to carry out the role.

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Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations (Construction)

by | Mar 26, 2020 | Construction Training Courses

Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations (Construction)

SQA Qualification Code: GD40 60

Regulated Qualification Code: 600/2838/5

Learners who achieve this qualification can use it to gain employment, to advance in the sector, or to work towards another qualification.

The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner’s occupational competence as a construction operative. As a knowledge programme, it will provide, on completion, the underpinning knowledge needed to meet the nationally recognised standard to carry out the role.

This qualification is assessed by completing various tasks. These can be carried out through practical assessment, knowledge-based questioning and/or online assessment. The assessor can then confirm that the learner has met the requirements of the qualification and that they have the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to progress to a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services — Construction Operations (Construction).

The assessment process will ensure that the learner can:

  • interpret the instructions correctly
  • select the appropriate resources for the task
  • complete the tasks within the given timescales and specifications

Objectives

The qualification is designed to meet the following objectives:

  • supporting a role in the workplace
  • knowledge understanding and skills
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Course aims

The qualification is designed to train people in construction operations such as laying kerbs and channels to recognised industrial standards. It is aimed at those who do not have any prior experience of the industry (new entrants) or those who are in work and are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience.

Who’s it for?

This qualification is mainly taken by individuals employed/seeking employment as construction operatives.

Duration:

380 Hours

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Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

by | Mar 26, 2020 | Construction Training Courses

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

Course content:

  • The importance, key terms, legal responsibilities and reasons for good health and safety
  • Fatalities, injuries and ill-health in construction
  • Risk assessments and method statements
  • Slips and trips
  • Working at height
  • Moving vehicles and mobile plant
  • Work equipment
  • Fire
  • Electricity
  • Manual handling
  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • Hazardous substances
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Health and safety signs
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Welfare facilities and personal hygiene
  • Emergencies and first aid
  • Reporting accidents and ill health
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Who’s it for?

Anyone wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) Green Card to work on a UK construction site.

Course Details

  • Multiple choice examination
  • Fast route to CSCS Green Card
  • Regulated by Ofqual (601/2884/7)

Duration:

1 or 2 Days

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AKS Training Feature in Northamptonshire County Council Promotional Video

by | Feb 3, 2020 | AKS Training Feature in Northamptonshire County Council Promotional Video

Northamptonshire County Council – February 2020 

AKS Training was featured in a recent promotional video of the Northamptonshire County Council. In it, our Director, Stuart Phelan, speaks about our partnership working the local authority and CITB. Our partnership responds to the growing skill gap faced by the county’s construction industry, and provides funded construction training for those who find training fees a barrier to entry for work. So far, we have trained and placed over fifty learners into employment. To find out more about the work we and others do as part of the Northamptonshire Construction Skills Programme, by following the link.

Northamptonshire County Council Visit Construction Course Learners at AKS Training

by | Dec 17, 2019 | Northamptonshire County Council Visit Construction Course Learners at AKS Training

Just before Christmas, on 17th December 2019, Northamptonshire County Council were out at AKS Training, meeting some of the learners who are laying the foundations for their career in construction. They’ve all joined the NCC’s funded training programme to give them the skills and experience they need for an exciting career!

The learners were in the classroom in the morning, and then out on site in the afternoon putting what they’ve learnt into practice.

If you want to build a career in construction, there are funded courses happening right now across Northamptonshire. You’ll gain the skills you need, get practical experience as well as get your CSCS card which will open up many opportunities for you!

This training is for everyone aged 18 and above not already working in construction, we welcome applications from everyone regardless of your background and experience.

For more information about opportunities, contact us on 01604 247800, or register your interest at:

https://www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/business-and-economy/Pages/constructions-skills-hub.aspx

 

Success for Cohort of Industry Fire Marshals

by | Dec 13, 2019 | Success for Cohort of Industry Fire Marshals

We’re pleased to celebrate the success of another cohort of learners, studying for their fire marshal certification with us. Despite their initial nerves, all participants competently grappled with the demands of the course, and even put out a few fires!  The training was delivered at their place of work, to the usual high standards AKS Training is renowned for.

Another Construction Skills Programme Cohort Successfully Passed!

by | Nov 29, 2019 | Another Construction Skills Programme Cohort Successfully Passed!

CAT and Genny (Buried Services Detection) Completed!

We had a great time with learners on the Construction Skills Programme.
All learners were engaged, committed, and excelled on their Cat and Genny programme.

On the last day the candidates successfully completed their CAT & Genny (Buried Services Detection) training. We wanted to share some photos.

AKS Training Featured on BBC Look East

by | May 31, 2019 | Uncategorized

BBC Look East – 31st May 2019 

Our Director, Stuart Phelan, was featured on BBC Look East, showcasing the work AKS Training has been doing in partnership with Northamptonshire Police and the local Community Initiative to Reduce Violence. In this, we delivered bespoke railway training courses to ex-gang members and vulnerable youth, creating pathways to employment that help beat the cycle of crime.